Come out and support the Buckeyes and get fired up for the State Championship Game Friday in Arlington at Cowboys Stadium.

First, turn out at the GHS Gym Thursday at 6 p.m. for the pep rally. The theme is "Buck Dynasty" and everyone is encouraged to wear camouflage.

Then come to the Square for the Sendoff Friday at 8 a.m.

Downtown businesses (and anywhere else, for that matter) are encouraged to show their support by decorating their storefronts.

Finally, if at all possible, follow the team to Arlington. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.

Ticket information is below:

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Gilmer Buckeyes will face off against the Navasota Rattlers on Friday, December 21st at 4:00pm. Advance tickets may be purchased through Thursday at the Administration building. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets at the gate will be $15. Parking at the stadium will be $10 per vehicle.

Everyone will require a ticket, regardless of age. Tickets are good for all games being played in the stadium on 12/21/12, although they are good for ONE ENTRY ONLY. If you leave the stadium between games you must pay to re-enter.

Air horns are not allowed in the stadium. Other noisemakers are allowed. Tickets purchased from the school are good for entry through Entry C and Entry H only.

Students will be released for the Christmas holiday at the end of day on Thursday, December 20th to allow staff, students and supporters to arrive safely to the game.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Gilmer Buckeyes will face off against the Navasota Rattlers on Friday, December 21st at 4:00pm. Advance tickets may be purchased through Thursday at the Administration building. Advance tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets at the gate will be $15. Parking at the stadium will be $10 per vehicle.

Everyone will require a ticket, regardless of age. Tickets are good for all games being played in the stadium on 12/21/12, although they are good for ONE ENTRY ONLY. If you leave the stadium between games you must pay to re-enter.

Air horns are not allowed in the stadium. Other noisemakers are allowed. Tickets purchased from the school are good for entry through Entry C and Entry H only.

Students will be released for the Christmas holiday at the end of day on Thursday, December 20th to allow staff, students and supporters to arrive safely to the game.

Home Team - Gilmer

Visitor Team - Navasota

CamerasCompact Cameras (still only) are permitted inside Cowboys Stadium as long as their use does not interfere with the event or other guests' enjoyment of the event. Video Cameras, tripods, monopods and cameras with a lens longer than 3" (detachable or non-detachable) are prohibited inside Cowboys Stadium.

Parking: $10

Note: All game patrons are strongly encouraged to utilize Cowboys Stadium parking, because ticketing/towing is heavily enforced in the surrounding commercial areas.

If you're coming to support a designated home team, look for parking within Lots 4-13. The home team will be on the South Sideline.

If you're coming to support a designated visitor team, look for parking within Lots 1-4 and 10. The visitor team will be on the North Sideline.

Fans are welcome to park in any of the Cowboys Stadium lots open for $10 public parking; however, the areas mentioned above should put you closest to the sideline of your team.

Parking Lot hours: December 14 parking lots open at 5:30pm. December 20-22, parking lots open at 10:00am

Buckeye Football charter buses will depart the field house at 1:00 p.m., drive down Buffalo Street and then turn onto the square before heading to Mansfield, Texas to battle the Graham Steers in the Class 3A Division 2 State Semi Final! Bring signs, noisemakers and wear black and orange! Go Buckeyes!

Gilmer’s Jeff Traylor’s 86% winning percentage is the 2nd best among all active coaches in TexasGilmer has won more games (146) than any other 3A team in the state since 2000Gilmer has either won the state championship or lost in the playoffs to the eventual state champion in 6 of the past 9 years

Jeff Traylor is 30-9 in playoff games at Gilmer (77%)

This is Gilmer’s 12th consecutive year in the playoffs

This is Henderson’s 3rd consecutive year in the playoffs

This is Gilmer’s 2nd consecutive year to reach the fourth round of the playoffs

This is the 5th time in the past 6 years for the Buckeyes to reach the fourth round of the playoffs

Gilmer averages 191.2 yards per game passing (43%) and 250.3 yards per game rushing (57%)

Gilmer has rushing touchdowns by 6 different players

Gilmer has receiving touchdowns by 9 different players

Gilmer’s defense allows an average of 289.6 yards per game

Gilmer is ranked 3rd in this week’s Class 3A Pigskinprep.com power rankingsHenderson is ranked 9th in this week’s Class 3A Pigskinprep.com power rankings

Gilmer’s schedule strength is the 4th toughest in Class 3A according to PigskinPrep.com

Henderson’s schedule strength is the 5th toughest in Class 3A according to PigskinPrep.com

Gilmer’s opponents have a combined record of 87-62

Henderson’s opponents have a combined record of 85-60

Gilmer is a 7 point favorite over Henderson according to PigskinPrep.com

Did you know?

District 16-3A is 9-0 in playoff games this seasonGilmer has scored at least 50 points in 5 of their last 8 gamesGilmer has not allowed more than 157 passing yards in any game this seasonGilmer has allowed more than 200 rushing yards only 4 times this season

Gilmer’s 101-0 win over Henderson in 1928 is the largest winning margin in team history

Henderson scored a total of 18 points in their first 10 games against Gilmer dating from 1919-1933

Gilmer outscored Henderson 307-18 in their first 10 meetings from 1919-1933

Henderson’s Patrick “Monsta” Brown made the move to quarterback alongside running back Diamante Wright in the second half of the Gilmer game in mid-October.

Against Celina the duo earned a rematch with the Buckeyes, combining for 441 yards of total offense and eight touchdowns to lead the Lions to a 64-35 win over the Bobcats.

Wright ran for a career-high 292 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries. Brown picked up 140 yards and scored five touchdowns on 20 carries.